Scots Spurn Independence In Historic Vote, Devolution Battle Begins -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Scotland spurned independence and saved a union dating back 300 years in a historic referendum but its defeated leader said it would hold London to last minute offers of more power that could radically reshape the United Kingdom.
A vote for the union is a relief for millions of Britons including Prime Minister David Cameron, whose job was on the line, as well as allies across the world who were horrified at the prospect of the United Kingdom breaking up.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian Kurds warn of mounting crisis as ISIS advances, takes more villages.
Iraqi army launches offensive on Islamic State in three cities.
Sistani says Iraq needs outside help to fight Islamic State.
French fighter jets strike Islamic State supply depot in northeastern Iraq. France launches first air strikes on IS in Iraq.
Islamic State creates police force in northwest Iraq.
Turkey opens border to Syrian Kurds fleeing IS. Syrian Kurds fleeing Islamic State cross border into Turkey. Half million besieged Kurds plead for int'l help.
Iran can no longer stall in nuclear talks: German foreign minister.
Bahrain says parties find common ground but Shi'ites say demands not met.
Bomb kills two Lebanese soldiers at Syrian border.
Russia fails to remove Syria nuclear probe from IAEA agenda.
Yemen fighting rages as truce talks collapse. Armed Shi'ite rebels push into Yemen's capital. Houthi rebels shell Yemen state TV office.
Turkey seeks advanced security for pipelines, strategic locations.
Iranian Pharrell Williams fans behind Happy video sentenced.
ASIA
Deaths reported in Pakistan air raids.
Fiji's ex-coup leader heads for poll victory.
Australia boosts parliament security amid attack 'chatter'. Australia terror crackdown sees armed police in parliament.
Afghanistan asks Washington for $537 million bailout.
‘Historic high’: Afghan drug crime to further deteriorate after US withdrawal, says Russia.
Russia, China negotiate over 30 joint projects worth over $100 bln — official.
Is Kim Jong ill? North Korean dictator in poor health as his weight has ballooned thanks to an obsession with cheese.
Floods shut down Philippine capital, 3 killed.
Japan to restart whaling in 2015 despite IWC ruling.
AFRICA
Three years after Somali famine, new hunger crisis looms.
Chad accuses U.N. of neglecting its peacekeepers in Mali.
Kenya says Iranians held over attack plot.
Ebola could drain billions of dollars from African economies: World Bank.
Flight bans from Ebola-hit countries will stay in effect, Kenya tells AU.
Sierra Leone begins three-day shutdown to contain Ebola outbreak.
Deadly attack in Guinea on Ebola team. Throats slit: Ebola health team, journalists brutally killed in Guinea.
'Much to be done' for DR Congo to meet peace deal.
U.S. sanctions military officers on both sides of South Sudan conflict.
Libya halts biggest oilfield amid rebel attacks.
Liberian female rebel Martina Johnson held for war crimes.
Ugandan President fires PM.
EUROPE
Russian nuclear bombers buzz northern Europe. Sweden protests over Russian plane incursions.
UK remains united after Scotland referendum.
Catalans inspired by Scotland vote in independence push. Spanish leaders relieved as Scottish 'no' deals blow to Catalan separatists. Scotland chose best option, says Spain's PM as Catalan campaign continues.
Spain, Italy, Belgium: Battle lines drawn for independence after Scottish vote.
Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania form joint military unit.
Russia critical of MH17 inquiry, wants bigger U.N. role.
Ukrainian president makes emotional plea to Congress for greater military aid. Ukraine's Poroshenko says U.S. promises $1 billion in financial guarantees.
Third round of Ukraine-Donetsk prisoner exchange set for September 20.
Exxon winds down drilling as U.S. sanctions hit Russia.
Poland plans gas hub to kill reliance on Russian energy.
France says its jets launch first air strikes in Iraq.
Sarkozy set for return to politics in France. France's Sarkozy takes to Facebook to announce comeback.
Russia to be cut off from Global Web in case of emergency. Russia eyes measures to fend off Western Internet threat: Kremlin.
AMERICAS
The Navy’s massive Triton drone just flew across the U.S. for the first time.
Congress supports Obama on aid to Syrian rebels fighting Isil.
Exclusive: Angry with Washington, 1 in 4 Americans open to secession.
Brazil's Rousseff closes in on Silva ahead of October vote.
At least 15 police hurt as thousands rally in Ecuador.
A dangerous sign that Argentina's economy is going off the rails.
Three suspects arrested in Chile subway bombing.
Mystery illness plagues girls in Colombia.
Mexican kingpin's brother among seven slain men in western state.
Florida granddad Don Spirit who killed family had also fatally shot son years before.
NFL's Goodell: 'We will get our house in order' in handling of domestic violence.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamist foreign fighters returning home and the threat to Europe.
U.S. court finds North Korea, Iran guilty of terror attacks.
Australia beheadings plot raises questions about Islamic State's reach.
U.S. tracks threats against West by Al Qaeda affiliate in Syria.
New al Qaeda branch in South Asia launches first assault.
Modi: Al-Qaeda's South Asia plan 'delusional'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. flat as Oracle takes air out of Alibaba debut.
Alibaba surges 38 percent on massive demand in market debut. Retail investors rush to buy Alibaba IPO. Jack Ma is rock star of Wall Street with historic IPO.
Home Depot: 56 million credit cards compromised.
Alibaba's IPO to end US dominance in technology sector: expert.
China hands drugmaker GSK record $489 million fine, sentences executives.
iFail: One of the world's first iPhone 6 owners DROPS it live on TV... as thousands brave queues and fights to get their hands on Apple's latest device (including a guy who flew out to Australia from California).
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